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The first live shows of THE VOICE season 6 had a special kind of mishap: Team Shakira’s Kristen Merlin’s mike went out during a crucial portion of her song.

After the show, THE VOICE coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton talked with reporters about Merlin’s composure (and what it will mean for her time on the show), the potential of Gwen Stefani joining the series, and more…

THE VOICE season 6 live shows kicked off on Monday, and after the show, I talked with Team Shakira’s Tess Boyer, Dani Moz, and Kristen Merlin about the newest round, fan feedback, and what they’ll be doing to rally their fans. (And Merlin talked about having her mike go out during her live performance.)

After the blind auditions, the battle rounds (part 1 AND 2), and the playoffs, THE VOICE has set its top 12 for season 6.

To celebrate the achievement, the top 12 performed at a live concert at Universal CityWalk on Tuesday night, and before they took the stage, I spoke with Team Adam’s Kat Perkins, Team Blake’s Audra McLaughlin and Jake Worthington, Team Shakira’s Tess Boyer, Kristen Merlin, and Dani Moz, and Team Usher’s TJ Wilkins about making it this far…